emc-pstc newsgroup cc: Robert Johnson
RO>From: Robert Johnson <[email protected]> RO>Does anyone know any reason why the IEC 320 C-14 connector style cannot RO>be used for DC power? Specifically, we have an application for primary RO>power entry in the 48-70 Vdc range, typical of telecom applications, and RO>I see no clear reason for redesign to implement a different connector. RO>It is commonly used for 100-250 Vac and 50-60 Hz. However, does common RO>usage exclude it from other similar applications? Are ther code RO>restrictions somewhere which would interfere with it? RO>The connectors are typically marked with an ac rating, but I would RO>expect approval in the application would be achievable, at least for the RO>electrical characteristics. I suppose someone would gripe about its RO>conventionality. Opinion: As long as the telco equipment would ignore (and meet compliance) being plugged into 250 VAC mains, there shouldn't be a problem. Being physically compatible, somebody will plug them in someday. Not familiar with the connector you mentioned. Can they be specially "keyed"? - Robert - [email protected] AJM Electronics --- ~ OLX 2.1 TD ~ No life need be wasted, one can always be a bad example.
